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35 h 39 min
3671 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Detroit to Los Angeles

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Cheapest
By car (3 671 km)
35 h 39 min
3671 km.
from $201
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Other
Bus
2 d 3 h 50 min
3183 km.
from $664.17
Bus, Train
2 d 4 h 25 min
3184 km.
from $405.05
Bus, Plane (Fly Detroit to John Wayne Airport Orange County)
10 h 21 min
3185 km.
from $338.27
Bus, Plane (Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport)
11 h 26 min
3185 km.
from $228.75
Bus, Plane (Fly Detroit to San Diego International Airport)
11 h 10 min
3185 km.
from $232.67

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Detroit to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$535.02
Plane from Detroit to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
10h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$369.42

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Detroit to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$764.32
Plane from Detroit to John
Ave. Duration:
7h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$828.01
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 14m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$305.73–$611.45
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$458.59–$955.39

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Detroit to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$382.16
Plane from Detroit to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
7h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$433.11
Plane from Detroit to Long
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.94–$573.24
Plane from Detroit to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$280.25–$484.07
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$343.94
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$471.33

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Detroit to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.94–$828.01
Plane from Detroit to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
7h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Plane from Detroit to John
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$891.70
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$611.45
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$611.45–$1,273.86

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Detroit to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 58m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$318.46
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$445.85

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Detroit to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$496.81
Plane from Detroit to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$573.24
Plane from Detroit to Long
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.51–$764.32
Plane from Detroit to John
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$636.93
Plane from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 21m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$458.59
Plane from Detroit to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$624.19

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
43h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$101.91

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.55–$12.10

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$165.60
Bus from Gary Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$178.34
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.86–$828.01
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$121.02

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$114.65

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Los Angeles is to fly which costs $130.43 - $271.74 and takes 7h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Gary Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Detroit to Los Angeles?

The distance between Detroit and Los Angeles is 3249 km. The road distance is 3671.5 km.

How do I travel from Detroit to Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Los Angeles without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $163.04 - $1032.61 .

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Detroit to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Los Angeles bus from?

Detroit to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Los Angeles?

The best way to get from Detroit to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $163.04 - $1032.61 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Detroit to Los Angeles bus arrive?

Detroit to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3h behind Detroit. It is currently 13:42 in Detroit and 10:42 in Los Angeles.

Can I drive from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Los Angeles is 3671 km. It takes approximately 35h 38m to drive from Detroit to Los Angeles.

How do I get a bus ticket from Detroit to Los Angeles?

Book your Detroit to Los Angeles bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3061+ hotels available in Los Angeles. Prices start at $86.27 per night.
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